Description
A delicious and creamy salmon dish cooked with fresh spinach, garlic, and a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin on or off, as preferred)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures the salmon cooks evenly and retains moisture.
- Sauté the Aromatics – In an oven-safe skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute, just until fragrant.
- Add the Spinach – Toss in the fresh spinach, letting it wilt down gently. This will only take a couple of minutes. Stir frequently so it doesn’t stick or overcook.
- Make It Creamy – Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in the nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Let everything simmer together for 2–3 minutes, just until the mixture thickens slightly. The creamy spinach base should be luscious but not runny.
- Nestle in the Salmon – Place the salmon fillets directly on top of the spinach mixture. If using skin-on salmon, keep the skin side down. Drizzle with lemon juice and season the fish with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bake to Perfection – Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. If your fillets are thick, you may need an extra minute or two.
- Serve and Enjoy – Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh lemon slices if desired, and serve straight from the pan for a rustic, heartwarming presentation.
Notes
- If preferred, you can substitute the heavy cream with a dairy-free alternative to make it lighter.
- This dish pairs well with rice or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg